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Man admits to killing Martin Kivlehan but denies murder
Summary
A 31-year-old man from Sligo has admitted to the killing of Martin Kivlehan but denies the charge of murder. Keith Brady, of Cartron Estate, appeared before the Central Criminal Court where he pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The death occurred at The New Apartments, Holborn Street, in Sligo Town between 2nd and 3rd August 2015. A jury of twelve has been sworn in to hear the trial, which commenced before Ms Justice Carmel Stewart and is expected to extend beyond two weeks. The case centres on the circumstances surrounding the death of the 59-year-old man more than three years prior to proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits to killing Martin Kivlehan but denies murder. Charges or matters: murder, but guilty to manslaughter at The New Apartments, Holborn Street, Sligo Town. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 2nd August Hearing Or Sentence
- 3rd August 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-11-19 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder, but guilty to manslaughter at The New Apartments, Holborn Street, Sligo Town (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Cartron Estate
- Sligo
- Holborn Street
Topics
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